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Student-Athlete of the Month: Windsor Locks’ Johnson

Hailey Johnson is a three-sport standout at Windsor Locks High School, participating in soccer and indoor and outdoor track. She has qualified for states in several events in both indoor and outdoor track, and was part of the soccer team that played in the state tournament the past two seasons. She is an honor roll scholar-athlete and volunteers with Special Olympics.

How does Hailey prepare before a game? How my team and I prepare for a soccer game is starting the night before with pasta parties, and then on the bus ride there, we listen to our soccer CD. I prepare for a track meet by relaxing and focusing on beating my previous times.

What is she most excited about with regard to the winter season? I’m looking forward to the team bonding and competing to my highest levels to beat my personal best times in track.

What is her most memorable moment to date in her high school uniform? A day I’ll never forget was winning our first state tournament game against Somers this soccer season. The feeling of beating a good team in the last six seconds left was indescribable.

What does Hailey hope to accomplish with her indoor track team? I hope to be able to make it to States for my last indoor track season for my high school career, but I also want to help my teammates achieve their personal bests as well.

Who is her favorite pro or college athlete? It has to be Abby Wambach. She is a big role model of mine.

What are her college plans? I plan on going to Westfield State University.